You're kidding me right? Those organizations are very much against him. I think Scalia is the most brilliant justice on the Supreme Court, but he is getting a bit old to be elevated to Chief Justice. I would rather have someone who is young enough to be able to choose the timing of his retirement. If President Bush is suceeded by a DemocRAT who serves eight years, Scalia would have to stay on till at least 2017 when he would be 81 to be able to let a Republican president choose the next Chief Justice. It is also possible President Bush could nominate someone who is not even currently on the Supreme Court to be the next Chief Justice.
Not kidding. When Thurgood Marshall resigned, some organizations (not only liberal) pressed Senators to appoint another black, and Thomas resulted strong even if there were trepidations during the vote.